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Mckinney, TX 75071 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pointe Academy
- licensed capacity
- 218
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Pointe Academy
Pointe Academy is a licensed child care center in McKinney, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 25, 2024, for up to 218 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 35 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 218 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks – 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Curriculum | Abeka, Learning Beyond Paper |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | One week of free tuition for referring a family |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| Licensed capacity | 218 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Pointe Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$162
Home daycare$149
State record
Inspection reports for Pointe Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 218 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1784926
Summary
35 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 35 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 9, 2026Visit3 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Caregivers left a child in the restroom of a classroom while they took the rest of the class outside on the playground. The child was left alone in the restroom for approximately 15 minutes before being found by another caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“During the investigation video was reviewed which showed that after a caregiver changed a child's diaper the caregiver set the child on the ground to play and did not ensure that a child had washed their hands.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“During the investigation video was reviewed which showed that a caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver did not wash hands with soap and running water after changing a child's diaper but instead guided the child to enage in a table activity. When CCR inspector brought hand washing to her attention, the caregiver washed their hands with soap and running water.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A child was not guided to wash their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change but instead the child was guided to engage in a table activity. When CCR inspector brought hand washing to their attention, the caregiver guided the child to the hand washing sink to wash the child's hands with soap and running water.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“A caregiver was observed supervising 14 children ranging from 17 months to 2 years with a Specified Age Group of 18 to 23 months. The ratio for 18 to 23 months is 9:1. The director corrected the deficiency during the inspection by adding a second qualified caregiver in the class to mitigate risk.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
- Jan 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 26 earlier visits
Dec 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. When one caregiver saw three children running away from the group while the caregiver was supervising the group with another caregiver, the caregiver did not show good judgement when the caregiver did not run after the children which resulted in the caregiver losing sight of the children.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Three children were unsupervised in a classroom when two of the children exited through a fire door to a sidewalk on the outside of the building.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. When one caregiver saw three children running away from the group while the caregiver was supervising the group with another caregiver, the caregiver did not show good judgement when the caregiver did not run after the children which resulted in the caregiver losing sight of the children.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Three children were unsupervised in a classroom when two of the children exited through a fire door to a sidewalk on the outside of the building.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
Dec 10, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“This standard was evaluated for investigation and was found to be deficient. Through review of video and staff interviews, it was determined a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for one minute and 3 seconds.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
- Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The Fire Marshall for the City of McKinney has not conducted a fire inspection at the operation since 9/15/2023.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2025
- Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 7, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with staff and review of video, it was determined a caregiver grabbed a child's forearm with one hand and pulled the child away from an area when a child was not moving away from the area on their own.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
- Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 29, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with staff and review of video, it was determined that when a caregiver took a group of children outside, the caregiver left one child from the group in an inside hallway for approximately one minute.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. When a child was left unattended in a hallway on 5/28/2024, the parents of the child were not notified until 5/29/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
- Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 24, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.501(a)(19) - Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen
“The operational policies did not list procedures for applying insect repellent.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2023
746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
“The emegency preparedness plan did not list procedures of how staff will communication with parents and Childcare Regulations.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2023
746.5202(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
“The emergency preparedness plan did not lists procedures for how staff will evaluate with essential documentation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2023
746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
“The emergency preparedness plan did not list procedures of how children will b reunified with their parents.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2023
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“The operational policies did not list safe sleep procedure.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Pointe Academy
Is Pointe Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 25, 2024.
When was Pointe Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 35 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pointe Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 8 of 35 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Pointe Academy care for?
218, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Pointe Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Pointe Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Pointe Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 945-7997 to ask.
What is Pointe Academy's phone number?
(214) 945-7997.
Where is Pointe Academy?
3201 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75071. The nearest other daycare we list is MISD Preschool at MNHS, 0.6 miles away.